COVID-19 is associated with distinct myopathic features in the diaphragm of critically ill patients
Introduction The diaphragm is the main muscle of inspiration, and its dysfunction contributes to adverse clinical outcomes in critically ill patients. We recently reported the infiltration of SARS-CoV-2, and the development of fibrosis, in the diaphragm ...
Zhonghua Shi+12 more
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Pharmacokinetic changes and dosing modification of aminoglycosides in critically ill obese patients: A literature review [PDF]
The objective of the paper is to review the literature and provide recommendations for use of aminoglycoside antibiotics in critically ill obese patients.
Karamouzos, Vasilios+4 more
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Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis complicating COVID-19 in the ICU - A case report. [PDF]
It is not yet known, if critically ill COVID-19 patients are prone to fungal infections. We report a 69-year-old patient without typical risk factors for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA), who developed IPA two weeks after onset of symptoms.
Eller, Philipp+5 more
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Chronic Critical Illness [PDF]
Although advances in intensive care have enabled more patients to survive an acute critical illness, they also have created a large and growing population of chronically critically ill patients with prolonged dependence on mechanical ventilation and other intensive care therapies.
Aluko A. Hope+3 more
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Covering All Bases: A Simulated, Longitudinal Case-Based Approach to Teaching Critical Care Fellows
Introduction Any method to enhance patient care and safety is of great significance to those putting their trust in physicians charged with caring for the ill.
Patrick Mailloux
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Risk Factors for Perioperative Complications in Endoscopic Surgery with Irrigation
Background and objectives: Currently, endoscopic medicine is being increasingly used, albeit not without risks. Therefore, this study evaluated the factors associated with perioperative complications in endoscopic surgery with intraoperative irrigation ...
João Manoel Silva, Jr.+5 more
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Fluid overload: clinical outcomes in pediatric intensive care unit
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of fluid overload related to mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and evolution to discharge or death in critically ill children.
Romina Aparecida dos Santos Gomes+7 more
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Acute kidney injury in critically ill cancer patients : an update [PDF]
Patients with cancer represent a growing group among actual ICU admissions (up to 20 %). Due to their increased susceptibility to infectious and noninfectious complications related to the underlying cancer itself or its treatment, these patients ...
Benoit, Dominique+3 more
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Investigation in haemodynamic stability during intermittent haemodialysis in the critically ill [PDF]
No abstract ...
Docking, R.+4 more
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Nomenclature for renal replacement therapy and blood purification techniques in critically ill patients: practical applications [PDF]
This article reports the conclusions of the second part of a consensus expert conference on the nomenclature of renal replacement therapy (RRT) techniques currently utilized to manage acute kidney injury and other organ dysfunction syndromes in ...
Bagshaw, S. M.+66 more
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